• Outside work

• Wet, humid conditions

• Fumes and dust

• Stamina

• Fatigue

• Pain

• Sleepiness

• Motor coordination

Most allergic conditions would cause little or no vocational impediment for individuals. Treatment usually consists of avoidance of the allergen and possible use of medications. The key for eligibility purposes would be to show that the individual is truly prohibited from doing the type of work he or she has done in the past, or that vocational alternatives are truly limited by the conditions that must be avoided. The connection is much easier to make with someone who develops a condition after establishing a work history. It would be difficult to establish this relationship for individuals who have never worked or have limited work experience, such as students in high school, unless the condition is severe and greatly restricts their vocational choices.

Side effects of medications may contribute to a vocational impediment. The side effects may impair motor coordination, fine motor coordination, ability to operate equipment, and may cause drowsiness.

Individuals who avoid known allergens and follow their prescribed regime of medications can be expected to have few problems. The key is finding the appropriate work environment that would avoid the responsible allergens to the greatest extent possible.